Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other preserves do the same by sharing seeds with other sites/volunteers. As we transition into fall and winter work we will resume brush cutting.  Stay warm around … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County

Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.

Restoreecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteeringyear-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternatingweeks.  Wheneverthe river is not passable, we work at our alternate site, a sand savanna withinKankakee River State Park, a walking distance from Parking Area A (ArcheryRange).Weask that you RSVP so that we can be in … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

We’ll work from 9am-12pm with a break for snacks, planning, and sharing around the bonfire at 10:45am. Park at the end of Palmer Drive, Village of Lakewood. In late 2021 we made strong headway, sawing and lopping back the buckthorn from the southwest edge of the hanging fen. Our work will not only save this … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County

Restore ecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteering year-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternating weeks.  Whenever the river is not passable, we work at our alternate site, a sand savanna within Kankakee River State Park, a walking distance from Parking Area A (Archery Range).We ask that you … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.

Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County

The crew will assemble to build fire breaks and conduct a prescribed burn of the Cicero units (1 and 2) and the I-57 units (3 and 4). Anticipating the right … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County

Join the community of stewards learning and working at Shaw Woods & Prairies. Park at the west end of Laurel Ave. Email shawcommunity@friendsilnature.org to RSVP or with Questions.

Restoreecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteeringyear-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternatingweeks.  Wheneverthe river is not passable, we work at our alternate … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

If you are able to lend a helping hand in our quest to support the fen and allit brings to Lakewood and McHenry County, then come have a great time … Continue reading Kishwaukee Fen Workday – McHenry County

Restore ecological health to the island of rare plants!  Participate in eco-restoration volunteering year-round on Langham Island, on Thursdays and Saturdays of alternating weeks.  Whenever the river is not passable, we … Continue reading Langham Island Workday – Kankakee County

Join the magic at Middlefork! Your seed gathering will bring life and richness back to parts of the preserve that have fallen into darkness caused by invasive species AND help other … Continue reading Middlefork Savanna Workday – Lake County

The spirit and energy of the community gather at the ancient prairie. This week the crew is assembling to build fire breaks. This is critical work—we have the opportunity to … Continue reading Old Plank Road Prairie Work Eco-Restoration Day – Cook County